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We’ve discussed portraiture in the past and explored how photographing a person goes beyond just taking their picture. There are countless ways to represent the same individual depending on lighting, composition, mood, lens choice, and environment.
You assignment for today is to photograph the SAME PERSON in the following ways:
Expectations for EVERY image:
Good FRAMING
Correct EXPOSURE
Sharp FOCUS (unless blur is intentional)
Thoughtful composition
Intentional lighting
GET CREATIVE!!!
Studio portrait
Tight framing (head and shoulders)
Clean, controlled lighting setup
Professional and polished
2. Resume headshot
Confident “power pose”
Shallow depth of field (blurred background)
Professional and approachable
Focus critically sharp on the eyes
3. Environmental portrait
Posed
Photograph them in their element (classroom, workspace, bedroom, studio, etc.)
Show context and personality through surroundings
4. Black and White Portrait
Classic and traditional style
NOT taken in the studio
Strong contrast and timeless feel
5. Paparazzi Style
Taken from far away
Use a longer lens / zoomed in
Feels candid, slightly invasive, or secretive
6. Documentary/Street style
Not posed
Subject in their natural environment
Authentic storytelling moment
7. Candid
Unposed
Natural expression
Capture genuine emotion or reaction
8. Blurred face
Use a slow shutter speed
Intentional motion blur
Creative use of movement
9. Abstract
Focus on a detail of the person (hands, hair, eyes, clothing texture,...)
Creative composition
NOT a traditional portrait
10. Silhouette
Strong backlighting
Dark subject with minimal visible detail
Clean shape and outline
Photoshop Instructions
Create a new document:
40 inches wide x 8 inches tall
300 ppi resolution
Arrange all 10 images in a horizontal panorama layout.
Even spacing
Clean alignment
Consistent sizing
Professional presentation
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